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July 6, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Ro-Ann Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INSTALLING CUTTING EDGES ON D-8 BLADE. EMPLOYEE WAS USING AIR WRENCH AND HELD BOLT IN HAND. BOLT SPUN IN HAND CAUSING LACERATION TO RIGHT HAND REQUIRING 5 STITCHES.

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